West Berkshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Brightwalton Green
Roof surveys in Brightwalton Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
About our roof survey in Brightwalton Green
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you are worried about valley linings that have cracked or split and standing water on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Brightwalton Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Brightwalton Green (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Brightwalton Green
What else we do in Brightwalton Green
What a roof survey looks like in Brightwalton Green
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Brightwalton Green is about 6 miles south of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Brightwalton Green is one of many places we visit across West Berkshire. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire. Reading is in our area too.
We cover every part of RG20 for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Holt Lane and Honesty Bottom. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Brightwalton (1 mile north), Catmore (2 miles north-east), Farnborough (2 miles north), Stanmore (3 miles east) and West Ilsley (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (8 miles south), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south), Hungerford (8 miles south-west), Calcot (15 miles east) and Lambourn (6 miles west).
What’s near Brightwalton Green
The countryside around Brightwalton Green includes Sole Common Pond.
Brightwalton Green: your questions answered
Is my home in Brightwalton Green listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Brightwalton Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Brightwalton Green is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Brightwalton Green, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Signs you need a roof survey in Brightwalton Green
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose chimney pots
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What insurance they carry
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Landlord and commercial surveys in Brightwalton Green
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Brightwalton Green. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys